neutralizes toxic substances
mixes nutrients and oxygen in the water
filters smaller impurities from the water
helps cleanse the environment
provides nursery habitat that shelters, protects, and feeds young wildlife
absorbs excess water caused by runoff & retains moisture even in dry periods
provides nutrient-rich foods
strains silt and debris (larger particles) from the water
provides a resting place for migratory birds
pillow
Sponge
soap
strainer/sieve
antacid
coffee filter
mixer/eggbeater
cradle
wild, long-grain rice
